2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KC55 RJU
2005 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 139,342 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KC55 RJU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 139,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC55 RJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astra (KC55 RJU) between December 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
KC55 RJU Mileage History
- 08/12/200826,658 mi
- 03/12/200935,983 mi+9,325 mi
- 07/12/201048,076 mi+12,093 mi
- 07/12/201048,080 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/201158,783 mi+10,703 mi
- 06/12/201158,889 mi+106 mi
- 13/12/201265,918 mi+7,029 mi
- 13/12/201265,918 mi
- 11/12/201374,854 mi+8,936 mi
- 15/07/201478,231 mi+3,377 mi
- 13/07/201582,399 mi+4,168 mi
- 11/07/201686,478 mi+4,079 mi
- 12/07/201790,334 mi+3,856 mi
- 12/07/201790,335 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/201895,184 mi+4,849 mi
- 08/08/201895,185 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/201997,437 mi+2,252 mi
- 29/07/201997,543 mi+106 mi
- 01/08/2020106,464 mi+8,921 mi
- 31/07/2021117,696 mi+11,232 mi
- 03/08/2021117,720 mi+24 mi
- 27/08/2022125,366 mi+7,646 mi
- 01/09/2022125,376 mi+10 mi
- 31/10/2023129,546 mi+4,170 mi
- 04/11/2023129,551 mi+5 mi
- 03/12/2024133,425 mi+3,874 mi
- 14/12/2024133,432 mi+7 mi
- 24/12/2025139,342 mi+5,910 mi
Average of roughly 6,612 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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